Set against the sunbaked backdrop of the 1970s American Southwest, Max’s original series “Duster” delivers a thrilling blend of crime, character, and atmosphere. Created by Emmy-winner J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan, this eight-episode drama premiered on May 15, 2025.
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Duster follows Jim (Josh Holloway), a skilled getaway driver whose life is upended when Nina (Rachel Hilson), the FBI’s first Black female agent, arrives in town. Determined to bring down a powerful and dangerous crime syndicate, Nina enlists Jim’s help, pulling him into a high-stakes battle that tests their grit, loyalty, and survival instincts. As the syndicate’s grip tightens, the duo faces escalating threats, complicated loyalties, and the ever-present dangers of the criminal underworld.
Duster Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 1 – S01E01
- Come and Get It – 3rd Avenue Blues Band
- Money – Sonics
- Hot Pants, I’m Coming, I’m Coming – Bobby Byrd
- I Just Want To Celebrate – Rare Earth
- Masterpiece – Clarence Reid
- Boom Boom – John Lee Hooker
- Tell Me Dear- The Five Satins
- Did You – Morrie Morrison Orchestra & Alice Hauser
- De Eso Nada Monada – Ray & His Court
- Hold Me, Hug Me, Rock Me – Gene Vincent
- Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress) – The Hollies
Duster Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 2 – S01E02
Duster doesn’t just look the part-it sounds it, too. The series evocative score is composed by Grammy and Emmy-winning Laura Karpman, known for her work on “American Fiction” and Marvel’s “What If…?” Karpman’s music infuses each episode with tension, soul, and a distinctly ‘70s vibe, seamlessly blending era-appropriate sounds with modern cinematic energy. Her score amplifies the show’s emotional stakes and action sequences, making the Southwest setting feel as alive as its characters.
The first two episodes are written by Abrams and Morgan and directed by Steph Green, an Emmy-nominated talent recognized for her work on “Watchmen” and “The Americans”. The Max series was filmed in Arizona and New Mexico, “Duster” grounds its story in real Southwest locales, employing thousands of local crew and actors to create a world that feels both authentic and immersive.